We moved to Jacksonville from Upstate New York several years ago with the intent that I would complete a degree in counseling. Something I have always had a heart and a knack for. However shortly after arriving my husband and I decided that we would give real estate a shot so I went ahead and got my real etate license. While my husband positioned himself to be my biggest fan!

It's been a wild ride from the begining. From the very first year I was top producer for my company Vanguard Realty. How you may ask? Old fashioned hard work, networking with fellow professionals and most importantly remembering that if my customers had a remarkable experience they would refer me to friends and family. Working for Vanguard Realty has and continues to be a wonderful experience as well because from a company level they "get it".

One thing I have learned with the complexity of today's real estate market, it is imperative that each customer require integrity, competence and professionalism from their real estate agent. A customer's choice of representation could dramatically influence marketing time as well as the outcome of their sale. In most cases, it will even affect the sales price of the home. Over the years, I have been helping people to accomplish their goals and achieve their dreams. I have had the opportunity to help people change their lives and secure their futures. Which is profound and humbling.

When choosing a real estate agent, the customer should keep in mind that they are actually choosing a "business partner" to handle the most delicate of their affairs. That "partner" should be a person of absolute integrity and should possess exceptional skills to market and negotiate on their behalf.

Some business professionals are concerned about being number one... My focus is on helping number one - the customer.